[Oagdu] Fwd: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONSWHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS

Thu Feb 19 18:09:47 UTC 2015

I opened the link to and it took me right to the same page I can't find the link either so I hope that this doesn't pass went to cadence

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> On Feb 19, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Angel via Oagdu <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Aren't distinctions drawn between Dog Guides and service dogs.  My interpretation of the law is that it places restrictions on mere service dogs.  Rather than Dog Guides.  I don't think the  enacting of the law would restrict the use of Dog Guides any more than exists now prior to the passing of the law.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Deanna Lewis via Oagdu
> To: Aleeha Dudley ; Ohio Association of GuideDog Users List
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 9:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [Oagdu] Fwd: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT;HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONSWHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS
> 
> Hi all,
> Am I missing the attachment with the actual wording of this amendment? When I clicked on the link at the bottom, it took me to their main page.
> Either way, this is crazy, and I hope that it does not pass, as it could be a major set-back for guide and legitimate service dog users throughout the country.
> I hope that the NFB and ACB of Arizona will be fighting this.
> Wow.
> Deanna and Pascal
>  
> From: Oagdu [mailto:oagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aleeha Dudley via Oagdu
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:23 PM
> To: Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users List
> Subject: [Oagdu] Fwd: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS
>  
> Just to show how great we have it here… Take a look at this horrendous proposal. I am enraged, o say the lest. 
> Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas 
> Vice President, Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users 
> Vice President, Ohio Association of Blind Students 
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> Email: blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com 
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> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Date: February 18, 2015 at 7:06:36 PM EST
> Subject: [nagdu] FWD: Arizona - URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS
> From: Ginger Kutsch via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Reply-To: Ginger Kutsch <Ginger at ky2d.com>, "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: Larry Wanger <larry at azsilc.org>
> Date: February 18, 2015 at 1:16:14 PM MST
> Subject: URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT; HB2179 AMENDMENT MAKES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS
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> The following information is provided in order to share information regarding legislation pending in the Arizona House of Representatives that will impact the rights of persons with disabilities.
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> Legislation that will significantly impact the rights of persons with disabilities who utilize the assistance of a service animal will be heard in the House Government and higher Education Committee at 9:00am tomorrow, Thursday February 19 in House hearing Room 1. This legislation is an amendment to HB2179 and will make significant changes to current state statutes regarding the rights of individuals with service animals including:
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> ·         Requiring that individuals who use service animals obtain a permit from the Arizona Department of health Services in order to take their service animal in to a public place and that such permit be renewed on a regular basis.
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> ·         As part of the permit process, an individual will be required to apply to the Department of Health Services and provide documentation from a medical professional certifying the applicant has a disability.
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> ·         Requiring that a service animal wear a vest, also issued by the Department of Health Services at all times when in a public place. This vest will display permit information.
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> ·         Allows restaurants to block access for persons with service animals in order to meet local and or state health code regulations.
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> ·         Requires the Department of Health services to develop a sign for restaurants to display indicating that service animals are not permitted and that a separate sign for other public businesses not serving food be created that indicates service animals are allowed.
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> ·         Requires the Department of Health Services to petition the United States Department of Justice requesting that the Americans with Disabilities Act be updated to comply with state law.
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> Additionally, the following language is included at the end of the amendment:
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> The legislature finds that the Americans with disabilities act of 1990 may endanger the health and safety of the public, place an undue burden on businesses and others and conflict with state and local health codes. State and local health codes shall supersede the Americans with disabilities act of
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> 1990."
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> I have attached the full text of the amendment to HB2179 for your review. 
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> Larry Wanger, Executive Director
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> Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
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> 5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 214
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> Phoenix, AZ. 85034
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> 602-262-2900 (Voice/TTY)
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> 602-271-4100 (Fax)
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> larry at azsilc.org
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